1936 Olympics

Jesse Owens stunned the world with four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, but the moment etched in memory from those games was actually the friendship with his German rival Lutz Long – a story that proved the victory of the spirit is greater than any propaganda. Do you also have something to say? Send us columns to the address: kick@ynet.co.il

The 90th anniversary of the 1936 Berlin Olympics marks a controversial chapter in history. Once used as a propaganda tool for the Nazi regime, the Games remain a subject of debate as Germany considers hosting a future Olympic event in the same city.